A lot of opportunities - but hard to find them - Geoscientist Shell Employee Review

4.0
21 Oct 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- great salary and benefit package - highly professional working environment and ethics - great opportunities to network around the globe

Cons

- outdated time-writing system - HR and HSSE procedures take very long - hard to understand the business and get in contact with the right people due to limited training - no exposure to field work

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5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Shell is a wonderful company to work for. They truly support your continued development and many employees have been here for 20+ years. The work culture is one that provides a feeling of true psychological safety.

Cons

There are lots of meetings.

4.0
3 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Early career engineers are given significant ownership and exposure to complex operational challenges. Strong focus on safety, technical development, and collaboration across disciplines. Opportunities to work on high-impact projects, interact with senior leadership, and contribute to decisions affecting major assets and infrastructure.

Cons

Workloads can be demanding, and priorities can shift quickly based on operational needs. Decision-making processes can be slow due to organizational complexity, and geographic mobility may be necessary for certain career opportunities.

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